Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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What is an ideal woman? What sort of woman do you most admire? Who<br />
among your acquaintances seems the most admirable to you? Consider her<br />
life-work, her manner of speech, her influence upon those about her. Think<br />
of her as a housewife and a mother. Is your ideal woman loud-spoken — or<br />
is her voice low-pitched and sweet? Does she criticize others quickly and<br />
sharply — or has she always a good word for everyone? Is her dress quiet<br />
and befitting — or dashing and bold? Is she conspicuous for the ornaments<br />
and jewels upon her person — or is her adornment that of a quiet, meek<br />
Christian spirit? Is she a leader in society — or a quiet homebody? Is she a<br />
teacher, a housewife, or businesswoman? Is she an actress, or a movie star?<br />
Is she earnest and sincere — or vain and frivolous? Whatever she is you<br />
admire, she is your ideal, and deep in your heart you wish to be like her.<br />
Because she is your ideal — your pattern of womanhood — you will be<br />
putting on ways like hers.<br />
Out of these many traits, let us together choose the ideal woman.<br />
First of all, she should be earnest and sincere. Our truly ideal woman will<br />
not be silly or frivolous, nor will she be guilty of actions that appear vulgar<br />
or unwomanly. She must be sweet-voiced and gentle — how a loud,<br />
boisterous woman jars on our feelings! She must always have a kind<br />
word for others — not a person who will unjustly criticize behind your back.<br />
Her clothes are womanly and befitting, for our ideal woman will not wear<br />
anything that will cause others to jest and joke at her appearance! She will<br />
be known for the beauty of her character — rather than the richness of her<br />
clothing or ornaments. Her face may be pretty — or it may not be. She<br />
should be home-loving, and a lover of little children. She must be<br />
tenderhearted and sympathetic. She must be the kind of woman to whom<br />
one could come with her troubles, true-hearted and loyal in friendship,<br />
never breaking faith. She must be a Christian, serving God sincerely.<br />
With such a pattern before her, any girl will be safe. But girls are liable, if<br />
they are not guided carefully, to become blinded <strong>by</strong> the glitter and gloss of<br />
things that are not pure gold. The dressy, extravagant woman, the social<br />
queen, or the girl seen oftenest on the screen at the picture show —<br />
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